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State Trooper Simmie Jeffries died on December 21, 1984, in a tragic accident at the intersection of U.S. Highway 72 and Interstate 65 in Limestone County while on duty.

Designates the bridge crossing I65 on U.S. Highway 72 at mile marker 76.756 in Limestone County as the "State Trooper Simmie Jeffries Memorial Bridge."

Honors Trooper Jeffries for his sacrifice and recognizes the daily service and sacrifice of all law enforcement personnel.

Requests appropriate officials to install and maintain signs designating the memorial bridge.

Senate adopted January 15, 2014; House adopted February 25, 2014.